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A Guide Te City summer EventsK id sUNDERSTANDING MODERN ART: Hear Martin Weiss %u2014 Lecturer, art historian, and WNYC talk show host %u2014 trace modernism from %u201c Cubism\%u201c Photo-Realism.%u201d July 15, 3 pm at the Belanthi Gallery, 142 Court St., 855-2769. Free.WINNIE WILSON PUPPET SHOW: at Gateway%u2019s Canarsie Pier on Tue. July 17, 1 pm. The pier is at the foot of Rockaway Parkway near the Belt Parkway overpass (canarsie Exit). 630-0126. Free.PRE-SCHOOL FILM PROGRAM: \ter%u2019s Chair\Pussycat,\10:30 and 11:30 am on July 18 at the Clinton Hill Branch Library, 380 Washington Ave., 857-8038.FOOTPRINTS: Compareyour own feet with \prints%u201d of the Yeti, Sasquatch, and Homo erectus at 1 and 1:45 pm, location no. 6 at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., July 13, 14, & 19. 735-4400.MOVIES FOR SUMMER FUN: On Wednesdays at 1:30, July 18 and 25 at the Central Brooklyn Library, Grand Army Plaza, ages 6-12, call for reservations. 636-3111.MAKE JUNK TOYS: It is the materials and not the results which are junky, July 19 & 26 at the Brooklyn Children%u2019s Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave., at location no. 2 at 1 and 1:45 pm. 735-4400.PUPPET REPAIR FACTTORY: Ages 7 and up, registration July 26, Thurs 2 pm at the Pacific Library, 4th Ave. and Pacific St. 638-5180.AIR PRESSURE: Ride up and down on an air pressure lift and learn how it works, July 14, 21, and 28 at 3:15, location no. 4 at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. 735-4400. ,LIFE ON A SPACE STATION: Climb through the Curved Space Labyrinth and find out about the needs of a real space station. Participants must be at least 4 teet tail, at 3:15 on July 20 and 28, location is Curved Space No. 2, Btooklyn Children%u2019s Museum, 735-4400,PUZZLES AND GAMES: from 2:30-4:30 pm on Mondays July 16, 23. A 30. for ages 6-12 at the Clinton Hill Library, 380 Washington Ave. 857-8038.SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: July 3, 10. 17, 24 and 31 at 10:30am, ages 6-12, Clinton Hill Library at 380 Washit:- i%u00abn Ave. 857-8038.FILM PROGRAM 1 OR CHILDREN: Fridays 4pm at the Brooklyn Heights Library, Cadman Plaza West at Clinton St., 636-3291.SUMMER PROGRAM: Preschool children & ages 6 to' 9 at Children%u2019s Community of Clinton Hill, 314 Waverly Ave. Register for June, July, A u g u s t %u2014 t r i p s , a r t s , gym, Phone: 783-1936MOBILE TENNIS UNIT: Will travel to different parks and give lessons to kids. Call John Purvis at 699-6723 for more info.GIRLS RECREATION AND ACTIVITY PROGRAM; forjunior and senior high girls, sponsored by Project Reach Youth, the group meets Tuesday 4-6pm and Saturday mornings and afternoon at 421 7th St. For further info, coni act Dale at 768-0778.SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN: being participated in by 79th precinct community council, June 28th-August 31st, interested organizations and agencies should contact councilai O/vJ'lLMU.PACKER SUMMER PROGRAM: Swimming, arts &crafts, macrame. dancing, singing, softball, judo, soccer, gym, plus. Packer Collegiate Institute, 170 Joralemon St. 875-6644.READING ALOUD: Mon Fri4-5 pm, for kids 8 and up, at the Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton St. 625-5838.WEDNESDAY FILMS: For kids 10 and up at 2 pm, Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton St. 625-5838.PRESCHOOL FILMS:Thursdays at 10:30, Carroll Gardens Library, 396 Clinton St. 625-5838.FILM PROGRAMS: Tues. at 2 pm at the Pacific Branch Library, 4th Ave. at Pacific St., for kids ages 5 and up. 638-5180.PRESCHOOL FILMS: Forkids ages 3-5, Weds, at 11 am, at the Pacific Library at 4th Ave. and Pacific St. 638-5180.C H IL D R E N %u2019S MODEL BUILDING WORKSHOP: One week workshop offered weeks of July 16 and Aug 6, 10 am to noon by the South Street Seaport at Museum%u2019s Model Shop, 9 Fulton St., ages 8-10, costs $22.50 for members or $25 for non-members, enrollment limited, for information call 766-902PENNY BRIDGE PLAYERS:The Penny Bridge Players will feature four productions for their summer session, Cinderella, Pudding Lane (based on Twain%u2019s %u201c The Prince and the Pauper\the Magical. Single admission is $2 with group rates available. Cinderella plays July 12, 13 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Pudding Lane plays July 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, July 16, 23 at 1:30 pm only, and July 20, 27 at 10:30 am only. Rapunzel plays July 31, Aug 2, 7, 8, 9, at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, July 30 and August 6 at 1:30 pm only, and August 3, 10 at 10:30 am only. Merlin the Magical plays August 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, Aug 13, 20 at 1:30 pm, and Aug 17, 24 at 10:30 am only. Performances take place at the AssumptionChurch. 59 Cranberry St. between Henry and Hicks; for information and reservations call 596-2677 or 855-6346.SportsWALKING TOUR: Stroll through old New York in Lower Manhattan. Meet at City Hall Park %u2014 the new fountain. Weds. July 25, 6:30 pm. Raindate July 26. UNI-9696 or 879-0740.BIRD WATCHING: At Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge; Park ranger to discuss why, where and how' to%u2019s of bird watching and conduct a field tour, July 14th & 21st, Aug 11 & 18. Gateway National Park. Also free sailing lessons, wildlife exploration, walks, films, lectures, to organized groups Mon to Fri during July and Aug. Jamaica Bay unit of Gateway National Recreation Center, A or E train to Broad Channel. Call ahead for schedules, permits. 474-0613.SPORTS EXPOSURE PROGRAM: Lots of activities for youths, soft ball, basketball, drama, tennis etc. Starting July 9th untif Aug 23. At two sites: .1. Jay Park, 330 Third St. A Coffey Park on Richards St. near Dwight. For infer contact Bill Schroeder, 965-3311 (John Jay Park) and Richard Mulorave. 643-1648 (Coffey Park).BENEFIT RUN: Saturday, Aug 25, 11 am, Registration 10 am at the Park Circle entrance to Prospect Park (Parkside Ave & Conev Island Ave). One mile$3. Friends of Prospect Park %u2014 Tree Planting. 622-2647.DAY AT THE RACES: Belmont Park Racetrack %u2014 May 23-July 30 and Aug 29-Oct 22. Closed Tuesdays. Post 1 pm. Take F train to 179th St. and get #2 bus to the rasetrack or take Long Island Railroad.HORSE BACK RIDING: Culmitt Riding Stables, Trail Ride one hour, $7 English saddle, $8 Western, Group rates available, Open Daily 9 to 6 pm (Tu & Th til 8) 51 Caton Place. Info. 438-8849PEDAL POWER:Bicycle rentals, open daily 9-7 pm. $2 first hour. $1.75 second, $1.25 third. 494 Flatbush Ave. 284-6936.YOGA: Thursday 6 pm, First Unitarian Church (Between Pierpont and Monroe PI.) Francis White Room,624-5466.SUMMER SPECIALS AT THE Y: Seven week special membership rate, $30.00 plus $12.50 YWCA yearly membership, large pool. gym. track, sauna, etc. Also classes available %u2014 yoga, tennis, ballet, modern dance etc. Brooklyn YWCA 30 Third Ave. 875-1190.SHELTON HEALTH CLUB: Gym and health facilities, yoga and fitness classes, Open weekdays 10 to 10 weekends 10 to 6. 85 Livingston St. 875-8131.PROSPECT PARK YMCA: Tennis and yoga classes, swimming & paddleball. After school program includes judo, gymnastics and swimming. Kids ages 6 to 14. 9th St. & 6th Ave. 768-7100.SWIMMING POOLS: City pools open daily 11 am to 7 pm, Sunset Pool at 42nd St. & 7th Ave., Red Hook on Clinton between Bay & Henry St. and Douglass Pool on Third Ave. Between Douglass & DeGraw St.Fieas, FairsST. MARK%u2019S PLACE BLOCK PARTY: July 28th starting at 10 am, on St. Mark's Place East of Flatbush. 595-1325.FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS CABRINI: Festival alon^ henry St. from President St. to Summit St. from July 31 to August 6. Parade and processional on August 5 at 2:30 pm.BAM FLEA MARKET: InFlatbush and Third Ave. every Sat. 9am-9pm starting July 21, Aug 4, 11, 18. fee for vendors $15/day food vendors $30/day, 857-7557 or 789-4717ExhibitsNEW YORK CITY TRANSIT EXHIBIT: Covers ail NY%u2019s transit systems from the trolley cars of 19th century to present trains. Corner of Boerum PI. & Schermerhorn St. 10 am-4 pm every day. 50d, 25*5 for kids.WORTH REVIVALS: Historical costumes from The House of Worth in the Costume Gallery, 4th Floor, Brooklyn Museum, Eastern Pkwy, April 18 thru fall. Wed.-Sat., 10 ani-5 pm. Sun., noon-5 pm. 6.38 5000. Free.ToursSTERLING FOREST REN NAISSANCE FESTIVAL: July 28 - Sept .3. weekends 10 am - 6 pm. Sec jousting, gaming, feasting, and pageantry, conic bv car or bus. $4 for adults, $2 for children. (914) 351-4797.BEAR MOUNTAIN BOAT: Leaves from Pier 81, weekend cost is $6.50 for adults, $3 for kids, weekdays adults $4.75 and kids $2.25 round trip. 279-5151.WEST POPs ) EXCURSION:Workday cos' i-- $6 for adults. $2.55 for kids, weekends adults $7 and kids $3.25 round trip. Boat leaves from Pier 81. 279-5151.DAYLINER TO POUGHKEEPSIE: Weekday cost $7.50 adults; $3.50 kids, on weekends adults $8.50 and kids $4 round trip. 279-5151.CIRCLE LINE AROUND MANHATTAN: 35 mile route, leaving Pier 83 every 45 minutes from 9:45 am to 5 pm. $6, $3 for kids under 12. 563-3200.ISLAND HELICOPTER TOURS: East 34th St. &Riverside Dr. $10 for 7 minute ride, up to $75 for 45 minutes. Go between 10 am and 5 pm. 895-5372.PIONEER SAIL: 3 hour harbor sails on Sat. and Sun. at 10, 2. and 7. Sponsored by South Street Seaport. Tickets $12 for adults. $6 for kids, member rates are $10 forLIRR TOURS: Day trips to various points of interest on Long Island, cost ranges from $16 to $18, often including a meal. 526-0900.%u201c GREAT ADVENTURE%u201d BY BUS: Join the Lefferts, St. James, Grand Block Association on July 21 in their trip to the amusement park. Buses leave from 966 Fulton St. in front of Senior Citizens near Grand Ave. at 8 am. Adults $22, kids under 12, $13. 622-8291.INSOMNIAC TOURS: Insomniacs on bicycle to Philadelphia start at Penn Station 9pnt Aug 4 to load bike on train leaves NY 10:10pm for 15 mile ride to Boathouse Row and the Waterworks on the Schuylkill, Independence Hall, breakfast on the Delaware River, rain or shine $20 group rate, back in NY 11 am Sunday, Friends of Centra A Prospect Park. UNI-9696 or 879-(r40.EventsGREENMARKET: NewYork and New Jersey farmers annual trek to Brooklyn's Greenmarket at Flatbush & Atlantic Ave. BAM parking lot. every Wednesday starting July II.FESTIVAL: Second annual city-wide Recreation and Cultural Fcstl ' at Gateway National Havre%u25a0, an Area R. %u2022 reation foi youth baseball, softball, basketball, track & field events, kite flying - July 13, 9am-5pm. July 14 at Floyd Bennett Field theatre performances - first Family Theatre, ethnic dances by Brooklyn Drum and more llam-8pm. Gateway at Belt Parkway and Flatbush Ave for transportation information call 330-1234, or Gateway at 630-0365.PORTRAIT OF A MASTER: A creative performance of yoga, poetry, video tape, photography and teachings on a living master Dr. Jose M. Estrada. Solar Yoga & Arts Center 373 9th St. July 16 6:30 8:30om free, 499-3669.FAMILY FESTIVAL: International Year of the Child w ith the Brooklyn Public Library %u2022 Family Festival in Prospect Park, dancing, storytelling, games, puppets, magic shows, July 14, raindate July 21 1-5 pm. Long Meadow, 3rd Si and%u25a0Novice u o n a u o n j>a, u v c i wWOMEN & RELIGION:First Unitarian Church and Metro District Committee on Women and Religion Summer workshop series conducted by women ministers followed by discussion. July 25 Linda Giulianoon \Interns\50 Monroe Place, MA4-5466.FENCING: Sec a demonstration and match at the Belanthi Gallery, 142 Court St. 3 pm on July 29. Free, refreshments served. 855-2769.THE ANCESTORS: Opening ceremonies for Museum of the American Indian special exhibition: The Ancestors, Native Artisans of the Americas, featuring the Ballet Azteca y Folklorico of Mexico City at the U.S. Custom House (Broadway Battery Park in Manhattan) July 31. 6pm.BENEFIT RUN: For thebenefit of Friends of Prospect Park awards to all entrants, Aug 25, registration at 10am, 1 mile novice 5 kilometer open, donation $2 under 20 years $3 over 20 start at Parkside Circle entrance Prospect Park, 622-2647.PICNIC HOUSE PROGRAM: Free tickets for performances wdll be distributed from the Picnic House in Prospect Park at 6pm at 5th St. and Prospect Park West, two per person on a first come, first served basis. Tables will be out for picnickers, and there will be live outdoor entertainment for pc pie who are waiting betw %u25a0 vn 6 and 8pm. All performances begin at 8pm. July 19. The International Afrikan American Ballet and Sondra Nix; July 20, A Baker%u2019s Half-Dozen Dance Theater and The Capoerias doing AfroBrazilian dance; July 21, The International Afrikan American Ballet; July 22, \dy of Errors\Riverside Shakespeare Company; July 26, the Rachel Lambert Dance Co.; July 27, the Horizon Concerts Chamber Orchestra; July 28, Shakespeare%u2019s %u201cTwelfth Night,%u201d presented by The Family; July 29, The Puerto Rican Dance Theater; August 2, the Changing limes Tap Dance Company; August 3, the Brooklyn Philharmonia CEI A Orchestra; August 4, an evening with la/zmobile; August 5, Mother Chord, a women%u2019s chamber ........ kt%u201e s u.......Continu %u201c x tp a g eJ u ly 1 ?. 1979, The %u2019 T U X P age 17